Chicago

West Loop Craft Beer Fest outdoor block party on May 25

The first-ever “West Loop Craft Beer Fest” outdoor block party will be held Saturday, May 25 to close out the 2013 Chicago Craft Beer Week. The event, running on Clinton Street between Lake and Washington, is being organized by Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Chicago French Market and the Fulton River District Association.

Tickets go on sale May 8. General admission (1-5p.m.) is priced at $42.39, while VIP (12-5p.m.) costs $68.27.

The festival says the following breweries are among the ones being invited to participate: